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I came to this site because I thought that this would be a wonderful place where I would be surrounded by a group of my own peers. I have posted many questions that I had questions about or had minimal knowledge on. I have received very good advice and some advice I thought sounded nice, I followed up with my doctor on. I mean it is awesome to get advice from others, but who knows what best for you besides the person who placed this remarkable tool inside of us??
We have all been forewarned about the dangers of not following the rules that was given to us. If you have orders from your doctor by all means FOLLOW THEM. Don’t take matters into your own hands and when something bad happens, you freak out.
Everyone has an OPIOION!! Do you have to agree? NOT AT ALL. Most people who do cheat their bands/themselves often look for confirmation from another person who will come out of nowhere and agree with them. I feel personally some question should not be asked on this site; especially ones that promote controversy in a bad way.
Example, I was just banded and I am hungry. So I ate some lunch meat.< /p>
You were advised against it but insisted on doing your own thing. How can you expect not to receive feedback with someone trying to make you accountable for your mistake? Not everyone is going to say something nice to glorify your wrong-doing. Before you judge a statement try to understand it for the other persons prospective. Let’s just go back to being helpful by sharing experiences that are helpful to one another. I am almost 90% sure no one on here is purposely being malicious but simply helpful.
Always remember, When you are typing it’s hard to tell someone’s tone. So when in doubt, just say thank you for your input and move one.
(I had to vent and I wanted to share with everyone. I don’t like seeing my friends being verbally attacked for stating an opinion. Sometimes you just have to learn how to AGREE TO DISAGREE. An opinion is like an Ass, Everyone has one and you are not always going to like sh*t it comes with. ) Have a nice night.

My first advice would be to stop concentrating on the numbers. Take small bites and chew slowly. it does not matter how much is in your band. What matters is if you feel full. Listen to your body not what others tell your green zone should be. It could be 3, 8, or 5 you decide your green zone not everyone else.
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My first advice would be to stop concentrating on the numbers. Take small bites and chew slowly. it does not matter how much is in your band. What matters is if you feel full. Listen to your body not what others tell your green zone should be. It could be 3, 8, or 5 you decide your green zone not everyone else.
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Reality is Some weeks you will lose and some you won't.
Plain Water is the purest you can drink. As far as what is considered acceptable that depends on your doctor. Some doctors allow teas, some don't,caffiene vs. no caffiene depends on your doctor. If your doctor doesn't care then its going to depend on your preferences.
As you have probably observed all doctors have different thought when it comes to diet, that applies to your beverages as well. If you find your not loosing and you drink crystal light/teas, try plain water or water with a little lemon juice, but make sure when you try the change you keep your dietand exercise the same.If there is no difference then it doesn't matter. Do which ever you want. Remember we are each unique what works for 1 won't necessarily work for another. Its your determiation that is going to see you through.

The average weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week, but there will be times you won't lose. It's very normal.
As for Decaf tea, unfortunately while it has Water in it it's not Water. You really need to drink actual water to get the full benefits.
Unless you have signs of a band too tight I wouldn't worry about it.
Talk to your doctor on your next visit and let him reassure you.
Best wishes.

For me its like Tara-U said swallowing something you have not chewed well enough and its scraping its way down, but it doesn't quite go down, then I start producing saliva like crazy. I have to start spitting it up and eventually the food comes up, sometimes I end up vomitting all my stomach contents. Do NOT try drinking anything, that just makes it worse.
Watch your portions, chew well and eat slowly, those things will help prevent a stuck episode.

The type of band should not matter. The amount in the band should not matter what your friends have doesn't matter. What your doing to live healthy does. All I know is I have a 10 cc band I'm on my 1st fill and have .6 in it is all. I watch what I eat and try to walk every day that's what counts it's not a race. Your the only person that counts its your path 10 months 10 yrs doesn't matter as long as you as you and your doctor are on the same game plan and your making progress.
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The type of band should not matter. The amount in the band should not matter what your friends have doesn't matter. What your doing to live healthy does. All I know is I have a 10 cc band I'm on my 1st fill and have .6 in it is all. I watch what I eat and try to walk every day that's what counts it's not a race. Your the only person that counts its your path 10 months 10 yrs doesn't matter as long as you as you and your doctor are on the same game plan and your making progress.
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Cool, I see you're surgery was three days before mine. How did it go? It's nice to meet you, what is your real name?

Yay!!!!!! Good for you.

Some may make comments you don't want to hear, but their right their trying to prepare you. What the results is is another story though. You may have that flat tummy and we will all be jealous. Something that may or may not help. It depends on the person is Vitamin E get capsules puncture the and spread them on the scars, should help stretch marks as well. B4 people jump in saying it won't work. Remember it's a case by case basis. Some it does some it doesn't. I will keep my fingers crossed for your scar free flat tummy. Good luck!
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I have a hiatal hernia and its being fixed when my band is being placed. Get a 2nd opinion.
I'm just getting ready to start my journey. I know your scared. I'm scared too. If they say no as well, you already have the tools to help you the small portions the exercise, just follow those steps. Now that you've already taught yourselve you don't need to depend on the band anymore. It was just a step in your life, you can do this, you are strong enough and smart enough to overcome this. I can't say I've been through what you have we all have our own stories and challenges, but I have faith you can do this.
Best of luck.

I'm 21 days out as of tomorrow. So I don't have a lot of time on you. I stopped all pain meds within a week. I'm also a stroke survivor with left side weakness so that complicates it a little more. Back to point I'm still working on it. I'm finally ok on my sides and ok 3/4 the way over with a pillow. I just keep trying my sides once I got ny sides I worked on just a little extra. Somedays it was 10 seconds others I made it a minute. Take it slow. I hate sleeping on my back so my sides have been a compromise. I hope that helps.

No offense but hes a jerk. My Dr.'s office expects 4lbs. a month and nothing the 1st 6 wks because your body is healing and that is what you should be concentrating on healing and adjusting to your new lifestyle.

No offense but hes a jerk. My Dr.'s office expects 4lbs. a month and nothing the 1st 6 wks because your body is healing and that is what you should be concentrating on healing and adjusting to your new lifestyle.

No offense but hes a jerk. My Dr.'s office expects 4lbs. a month and nothing the 1st 6 wks because your body is healing and that is what you should be concentrating on healing and adjusting to your new lifestyle.

No offense but hes a jerk. My Dr.'s office expects 4lbs. a month and nothing the 1st 6 wks because your body is healing and that is what you should be concentrating on healing and adjusting to your new lifestyle.

had my 2 week post-op today
I was nervous because I've only been able to get in avg 40gm of Protein today. and avg 4-5 8 oz cups of Water.< /p>
My weight loss has only been about 10lbs.
I was completely shocked. I was told they did not expect any weight loss the 1st 6 wks because its a time of healing Based on their scale it was 15lbs.
My diet numbers were above average so I graduate to mushies.
Oddly my doctor has a much more strict diet than I've read on here.
I was only on clears for 1 day.
Pureeds for 2 weeks: no veggies, no fruits, no grains.
Mushies: add cooked veggies and cooked/diced fruit no grains except cream of wheat/rice x1 a week. No starchy veggies(potatos, peas, corn)
6 wks: can finally introduce all foods and get back to "normal" foods

No need to be shy here, here is a tip Crystal Light Raspberry-Peach with Fiber definitely helps gets things going I doing need the boost I just like the taste and there's no chance of becoming constipated while drinking that mixed in my Water

Why is it people on the outside only focus on how much you lose and not that the time right after surgery is for healing not loosing weight? Its like they expect the weight to just disappear. Yeah I would like that to, but thats not realistic. It tales time and life style change.

Your still in a Healing Stage hon. The first 6 weeks you should not focus on dropping but healing and adjusting. After 6 weeks you can start focusing on losing at least according to my doctor.

sorry hon, opposite problem here; I have plenty of feeling at my port site. To the point I have tenderness.

Your still in a Healing Stage hon. The first 6 weeks you should not focus on dropping but healing and adjusting. After 6 weeks you can start focusing on losing at least according to my doctor.

There are 4 August bandsters going in for surgery today. Remember we have a August 2012 Bandsters group you can join to keep up with everyone I guess all the Surgerons calenders are full no one new to list... Good luck everyone
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